Being a fun mom is one of the best ways to increase your parent and child bond. Throughout the years your ability to connect with your child will become few and far between. During the younger years, the opportunities will be plentiful.
During the teen years your child may have the desire to spend more time with friends, they may have a job and other duties that keep them from spending too much quality time with their mom. That’s why today we wanted to share some of the best ideas to be a fun mom.
These ideas will work for all ages and can help you enjoy some quality time with your children before they’re grown and leave the nest to be adults in their own life. Having fun is part of living a happier and healthier lifestyle, so why not use our ideas to start having some fun in your Mom life today?!
Do Pranks
Gather up the kids and have some fun doing pranks on other family members. You don’t have to wait until April fool’s Day to do pranks. This is an especially fun mom idea if your kids are already into playing tricks or pranks on other people. Grab the comedy of the family and have some fun together.
Go to the Park
Find a park that’s heavy duty enough that you can join in with swinging and sliding with your children. This is a great way to feel carefree like a child again with your own children who will laugh and smile as they enjoy a fun-filled day at the playground with their fun mom.
Play Games
Don’t underestimate the power of a family game night! Have a weekly game night where you gather together to play board games, eat snacks, and have fun together. You can enjoy board games or video games if you’d like! Just select the games that make the most sense for your family.
Say Yes Day
Have one full day where you say yes to everything! There’s not a single no that should be uttered from your mouth during yes day. You can even catch the movie Yes Day to get an idea of how this day could go!
Make Dessert for Dinner
Another way to be a fun mom is to make dessert for dinner one night. Gather up the ingredients, get everything ready and call the children to dinner. Watch as their faces light up in confusion as they ask why you’ve served dessert for dinner.
These are just a few of the awesome ways to be a fun mom so that you can bond with your children over food, happiness, and laughter!